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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,940.48, 277,286.46 and 120,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,940.48, 277,286.46 and 120,349.56 is: 166,075.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,940.48 : 277,286.46 = 120,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,940.48/277,286.46 = 120,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,940.48x = 277,286.46 × 120,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,940.48x = 33,371,303,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371,303,454.96/200,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,075.56

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